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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai from ₹ 30,592

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MAA
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 March 2026.

Sat 5/911:45
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 21/923:15
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/3₹ 68,095
Fri 4/911:45
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops31h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/910:30
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3₹ 68,555
Thu 30/710:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops25h 30m
Air India
Wed 9/916:20
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops27h 10m
Air India
Deal found 9/3₹ 68,648
Thu 30/710:30
SFO
-
MAA
2 stops29h 55m
Air India
Thu 10/906:00
MAA
-
SFO
2 stops24h 15m
Air India
Deal found 9/3₹ 69,293
Fri 11/911:45
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop33h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 26/910:30
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop35h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/3₹ 69,845
Thu 3/914:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 17/910:30
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3₹ 69,938
Mon 12/1013:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 18/1000:50
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 8/3₹ 70,306
Tue 7/711:45
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop21h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 23/910:30
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop35h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/3₹ 70,490
Wed 8/411:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop33h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 5/1010:30
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop35h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/3₹ 70,859
Tue 21/413:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 18/500:50
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/3₹ 70,951
Wed 6/513:00
SFO
-
MAA
1 stop22h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 30/500:50
MAA
-
SFO
1 stop34h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/3₹ 71,228
Thu 30/406:20
OAK
-
MAA
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/500:50
MAA
-
OAK
2 stops35h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3₹ 87,998

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 68,095

One-way from

₹ 30,592

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 85,786
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 5/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 22/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 30m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (₹ 1,056,330 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (₹ 443,689 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 10 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

14:00-04:55

2 stops26h 25m

Chennai

Sun 24/5

18:00-16:15

2 stops34h 45m

₹ 88,735

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

10:30-19:10

1 stop44h 10m

Chennai

Wed 22/4

11:00-07:00

1 stop32h 30m

₹ 88,919

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 8/5

19:40-08:45

3 stops48h 35m

Chennai

Wed 17/6

18:00-16:15

2 stops34h 45m

₹ 94,724

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Fri 27/3

15:25-04:55

1 stop25h 00m

Chennai

Fri 28/8

09:50-07:00

1 stop33h 40m

₹ 103,570

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Mon 27/7

10:30-04:55

1 stop29h 55m

Chennai

Fri 31/7

14:30-07:00

1 stop29h 00m

₹ 104,215

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Thu 28/5

10:30-00:30

1 stop25h 30m

Chennai

Mon 29/6

06:00-07:00

1 stop37h 30m

₹ 112,877

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Sat 21/3

16:45-08:15

1 stop27h 00m

Chennai

Sun 5/4

09:50-14:00

1 stop40h 40m

₹ 114,536

San FranciscoChennai

SFO - MAA

SFOMAA

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

19:35-04:55

2 stops44h 50m

Chennai

Wed 24/6

18:00-13:35

3 stops32h 05m

₹ 118,313

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Sun 26/4

11:00-03:30

2 stops52h 00m

Chennai

Wed 13/5

05:35-22:59

2 stops29h 54m

₹ 119,143

San JoseChennai

SJC - MAA

SJCMAA

San Jose

Thu 30/4

06:00-03:30

2 stops33h 00m

Chennai

Wed 13/5

05:35-22:59

2 stops29h 54m

₹ 119,143

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai (average of ₹ 58,512). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 87,629). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 10 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,202 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,744 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,968 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai (MAA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chennai from San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai?

    Departing from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai will take you 26h 25m. The distance from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai is about 13906 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 31,814. Singapore Airlines flights start at ₹ 33,325 while deals on Air India start at ₹ 36,251 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai?

    The most popular route from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai is San Francisco - Chennai. You may also consider San Jose - Chennai or Oakland - Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai (average of ₹ 58,512). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 87,629). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 10 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 61,982Average₹ 89,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 66,608Average₹ 131,570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest₹ 67,328Average₹ 162,873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 77,644Average₹ 140,905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 89,027Average₹ 162,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 93,990Average₹ 174,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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